How to pull network cable through interior wall?

[pauliewalnuts]

I have a fiber outlet in a bedroom and want to run a network cable from this room to an open area outside the room (to an access point in the ceiling).

So I need to get the cable through the interior wall between the bedroom and the target outside, which means the cable must go through the wall. This is something I haven't done before, but I think I should be able to manage it myself. The hole should just be a few centimeters through the interior wall, not run inside the wall or anything like that.

I would greatly appreciate suggestions on how to do this as neatly and discreetly as possible; it's primarily the process of running it through the wall that I'm unsure about.

My current thought:
Drill a hole straight through the wall, a bit below the ceiling.
Saw off a piece of VP-rör that is as long as the wall's thickness (and with the diameter of the drilled hole)
The cable goes through the hole/VP-rör and out to the ceiling on the other side.

Is there a smart way to make this as neat as possible? Or a completely different solution that might work?

 

[useless]

Skip the VP pipe, drill an 8 mm hole and thread the cable through.

 

[Ossian K Olsson]

Skip the VP pipe, drill an 8 mm hole and thread the cable through.

And to get the cable through easily, you can tape it to the drill/another thin stick and then pull it through the wall.

 

[Hannuse]

I have a fiber outlet in a bedroom, and want to run a network cable from this room to an open area outside the room (to an access point in the ceiling).

So I need to get the cable through the interior wall between the bedroom and the target area outside, which means the cable must go through the wall. This is not something I have done before, but it should be doable on my own, I think. The hole only needs to be a few centimeters through the interior wall, not drawn inside the wall or anything like that.

I am grateful for suggestions on how to do this as neatly and discreetly as possible, it is mainly the drilling through the wall that I am unsure about.

My current thought:
Drill a hole straight through the wall, a bit below the ceiling.
Saw off a piece of VP pipe that is as long as the wall's thickness (and diameter as the drilled hole)
The cable goes through the hole/VP pipe and out to the ceiling on the other side

Is there a smart way to make this look as neat as possible? Or a completely different solution that might work?

At my son's place, I used the old TV and Tele outlets to run network cable through, which worked very well.
What I discovered was that everything went through the attic, so I could also access the different rooms by doing it via the ceiling.
That way, there was no visible cable to the access point in the living room.
Otherwise, I think you have received good advice.
I usually use a slightly thicker steel wire to pull through the hole, tape the network cable to it, and then thread it through.
For drilling, I have a 8mm drill that is 600mm long, it can handle most tasks.
Don't forget to also place the network cable in a suitable cable duct, available at Jula, Biltema, etc., it looks so much nicer than clamping a loose cable.

 

[sjoelund]

Is there any clever way to do this as neatly as possible? Or a completely different solution that might work?

If you want it neat/discreet, use installation cable and then make connections on the other side. That way, you can have a much smaller hole that's easier to conceal. But I usually just drill a slightly larger hole.

 

[pauliewalnuts]

Skip the VP pipe, drill an 8 mm hole and thread the cable through.

The end of the network cable (connector, maybe it's called?) means the hole needs to be a bit larger to thread it through. Then I would like to "cover out" with something in the hole so there is no gap between the cable and the edges of the hole (if the hole is say 14 mm and the cable 8 mm, it becomes a gap that's just an "open hole"). Hence the idea with VP pipe.

If you want it neat/discreet, use installation cable and then connect on the other side. Then you can have a much smaller hole that's easier to hide. But I usually just drill a slightly larger hole.

Right now, I don't feel ready to connect a cable, but maybe it's not difficult?

At my son's place, I utilized the old TV and telephone outlets to run network cable through, which worked very well.
What I discovered was that everything went through the attic, so I could also access the different rooms by doing it via the ceiling.
Then there was no visible cable to the access point in the living room.
Otherwise, I think you have received good advice.
I usually use a somewhat thicker steel wire to pull through the hole, tape the network cable to it, and then thread it through.
For drilling, I have an 8mm drill that's 600mm long, it handles most things.
Don't forget to also put the network cable in a suitable cable channel, available at Jula, Biltema, etc., it looks so much nicer than just stapling a loose cable.

Thanks for the great tips, I'll definitely check if the attic could be an option for me.

 

[useless]

The end of the network cable (connector, maybe it's called?) makes the hole need to be a little bigger, to be able to pass through.

Therefore, you should use installation cable (with single-strand conductors) and place an outlet where it fits.

 

[sjoelund]

Hence the idea with VP pipes.

Then you'll need even larger holes. But if you don't want to see a bit of empty space around, you can plaster. The cable will stay in place once you've put it up, right?

Right now I don't feel ready to terminate a cable, but maybe it's not hard?

It's not that difficult, but installation cable is a bit trickier to run neatly along wall/ceiling edges since it's stiff and shouldn't be bent 90 degrees (regular cable shouldn't be either, but it's even more apparent with installation cable). Note, however, that the connector is often a bit larger than the pre-made patch cables you buy and might not fit in all devices.

 

[useless]

Note, however, that the connector is often slightly larger than the finished patch cables you buy and might not fit in all devices.

If you run installation cable, you install an outlet, not a connector at the end, right?

 

[sjoelund]

If you're running installation cable, you usually install a socket, not a plug at the end, right?

You can put a plug if you want a discreet installation through the wall. In my case with a camera on the other side of the wall directly where the cable goes through. A socket is more convenient because you can unplug the cord, etc. But it also takes up some space.

 

[useless]

If you put in a plug, the cable will always be three cm too short the day you replace the connected device.

 

[RoTe]

I have never used installation cables in the home networks I've set up and it still works fine, even with outlets strangely enough...

 

[hapazard]

If you install a connector, the cable will always be three cm too short the day you replace the connected device.

And then you install an outlet or a keystone or a splice then

 

[hapazard]

If you run installation cable, you usually put an outlet, not a plug at the end?

There are plugs made to work with installation cable as well, usually have more barbs.

 

[z_bumbi]

Buy a dowel rod with the same diameter as the hole (make the hole fit the rod) and make a notch in it that matches the cable itself and possibly two sealing strips. Thread the cable with the connector through, insert the cable between the strips, and push the plug into the hole. Paint etc. before installation. When the cable breaks, push the plug out from the other room and just replace the cable.

You can put a cover plate/a false edge on the dowel rod, but I guess you make the hole somewhat concealed.